A new French influenced Vietnamese restaurant is now open at 1991 Brownsboro Road.

Thuy Nguyen, who founded Four Sister cafe on Frankfort Ave. (which closed early this year), has launched Ngon Appetit, with a soft opening Sept. 1. from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

"'Ngon' means delicious in Vietnamese,” Nguyen explains. While she'll keep some of the most popular items from her earlier cafe, the change in location has allowed her to add pho and to lower the prices a bit, she said.

The beef pho recipe ($9.95) is a result of years of research and testing, Nguyen said.

“I have finally made a pho broth that I am satisfied with. I find myself aligned more with pho style in the northern region of Vietnam, where most vendors serve pho without bean sprouts or hoisin sauce like what you typically see here in America (that's more from South Vietnam). They think - and I agree - that these ingredients change the pho broth that was carefully prepared and simmered for at least 10 hours," she said.

Interior of Ngon Appetit(Photo: Courtesy of Thuy Nguyen)

Each pho vendor "in Vietnam makes pho differently and has a little thing to make theirs stand out. My pho will be very simple and combines pho style from both Ha Noi and Nam Dinh," she said.

Bánh Mì Vietnamese sandwiches are also on the menu. Marinated grilled pork or marinated tofu and sauteed mushroom versions (both $6.95) are served on a toasted hoagie roll with homemade pâté and garlic mayonnaise, pickled carrots and daikon, cilantro, and cucumber.

A line-up of sweet and savory crepes prices less than $10 – including Nutella, and ham, egg and cheese – are also available along with a build-your-own crepe option.